US Bridges

Al 126 over Jenkins Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N of Mitylene Exit · Structure no. 009010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 126 over Jenkins Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 126 over Jenkins Crk in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 126
CrossesJenkins Crk
Location0.9 MI N of Mitylene Exit
RouteState Highway 126
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36669, -86.11681
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,870 (2013)
Projected traffic8,202 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 126 over Jenkins Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 126 over Jenkins Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 126 over Jenkins Crk carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 126 over Jenkins Crk?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 126 over Jenkins Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.